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BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
12.05.2025 Press Kit
BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé in South Africa
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The BMW 1 Series
With a dynamic design presence, a completely revised drive portfolio and extensively improved chassis technology, the new BMW 1 Series has sharpened its profile in its fourth generation as the sportiest vehicle in the competitive environment. Highly efficient engines and a production process designed to conserve resources and recycle materials optimise sustainability throughout the entire product life cycle. Its progressive character is also reflected in the redesigned interior, an extended range of automated driving and parking systems, the new BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and innovative digital services based on BMW Operating System 9.
Exterior design: Dynamic front end and hallmark BMW proportions.
The sporty aura of the BMW 1 Series is underlined in the latest model generation by typical BMW proportions: a long bonnet, a passenger cell set well back, a dynamically flowing roofline and a powerful rear end. The dimensions of the five-door model have changed only slightly compared to its predecessor. The exterior length of the new BMW 1 Series has increased by 42 millimetres to 4,361 millimetres, while the wheelbase is 2,670 millimetres. The vehicle width is 1,800 millimetres, while the height has increased by 25 millimetres to 1,459 millimetres.
With a strikingly flat front end that sits significantly lower to the road than its predecessor, the new BMW 1 Series signals its sporty character more than ever. The wide, forward-leaning BMW radiator grille features an innovative structure of vertical and diagonal bars. The standard LED headlights feature striking vertical elements for the daytime running light and the turn indicators. Adaptive LED headlights with glare-free matrix high beam, cornering light function and blue accents are optionally available.
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
An entirely renewed drive portfolio, extensively enhanced suspension technology and innovative systems for automated driving and parking ensure unique driving pleasure.
The progressive character of the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coup is evident in the area of digitalisation, too. The user experience in the redesigned interior is defined by the new BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and a wide range of digital services and in-car gaming based on BMW Operating System 9.
Sporty elegance in the hallmark style of the BMW brand.
The exterior design of the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is defined by an expressive front section, a dynamically elongated silhouette and a powerfully designed rear. This conveys even more clearly the sporty elegance that is so characteristic of a BMW Gran Coupé.
The wide BMW radiator grille positioned below the headlights featuring an innovative structure of vertical and diagonal bars inside and the large lower air inlet give the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé a low-slung, road-hugging appearance.
The standard LED headlights comprise vertical elements for the daytime running lights and turn indicators. Adaptive LED headlights with glare-free matrix high beam, cornering light function and blue accentuations are available as an option.
The side view is defined by the long bonnet, short overhangs and a gently flowing roofline. A pronounced indentation in the transition to the rear emphasises the athletically shaped shoulder section. At the rear of the elegantly elongated side window graphic, a discreetly embossed number 2 highlights the characteristic Hofmeister kink. The rear derives its powerful, modern appearance from an especially ample surface structure broken up by just a few lines, flat lights with a striking notch, and invisibly integrated exhaust tailpipes (exception: BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupé). Further accentuations for refined dynamic performance are provided by the M Sport package and the M Sport package Pro.
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